During this crisis, the Independence Chamber staff are available to assist businesses via phone or email All events have been cancelled or postponed until further notice.
The Chamber is a not-for-profit, business organization dedicated to promoting the economic growth of Independence and Eastern Jackson County. The Independence (MO) Chamber provides a variety of programs and events including:
Monthly/Bi-Monthly:
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Monthly Membership Luncheons with speakers and presentations on issues that directly affect our members
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Bi-monthly Business After Hours Networking events
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Monthly Small Business Continuing Education seminars
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Monthly Technology seminars
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Monthly legislative briefings
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Monthly newsletter/citywide distribution
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Monthly Business Leads Exchange program
Annually
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Annual Business Leadership Awards Dinner
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Annual First Responders Recognition and Awards Breakfast
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Annual Picnic on the Lawn (Membership Appreciation Day)
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Halloween Parade
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Annual Adult LEAD Program (Leadership Education Action Development)
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Young Entrepreneurs Academy
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Relocation Guide/city map
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Eastern Jackson County Business Expo
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Mini Business Expo
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SantaCaliGon Fetsival Days
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Complimentary member listings on Chamber Web site, membership directory and resource guide
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Chamber Golf Classic
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Legislative hearings for inclusion in public policy advocacy for the subsequent year
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Annual Board Retreat
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Independence Day at the State Capital
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In The City Day
As Needed:
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Ribbon-cutting ceremonies
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Varies member business referral methods
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Marketing of member events via social media avenues, calendar of events and monthly newsletter
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Geographical Business Association assistance
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Technical assistance
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City policy/permitting assistance